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**Santiago route**
This route has been used for centuries by thousands of pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain
Town	Pousada	Image	Description
Vila Vicosa Alentejo HISTORIC	D. Joao IV		This Pousada is in the former Convent of Chagas de Cristo with the rooms retaining the convent themes. The village of Vila Vicosa also retains the lifestyle of a bygone age.
Estremoz Alentejo HISTORIC	Rainha Santa Isabel		Formerly the palace that King D. Diniz built for his wife, Queen Santa Isabel. The Pousada contains some of the original furniture.
Crato Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	Flor da Rosa		The castle, convent and palace, once the home of the Knights Hospitallers are combined to form this Pousada.
Arraiolos Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	N. Sra. Da Assuncao		Located near the town of Arraiolos, famous for its hand made carpets, this Pousada is in a former 16th Century Monastery.
Beja Alentejo HISTORIC	Sao Francisco		Formerly an 18th Century Franciscan Convent this Pousada is located in the Alentejo town of Beja.
Palmela Lisbon & Tejo Valley HISTORIC	Castelo de Palmela		Situated on top of a hill within a fortified village. This castle is the ideal base from which to explore the Arrabida Natural Park.
Setubal Alentejo HISTORIC	Sao Filipe		From the hilltop Sao Filipe fortress, this Pousada enjoys excellent views over the Sado River and the Troia peninsular.
Queluz - Lisbon Lisbon HISTORIC	D. Maria I		Formerly used by the Royal Guard of the Court, this Pousada is part of the Palace of Queluz, known as the 'Portuguese Versailles.
Guimaraes Minho HISTORIC	Santa Marinha		A former 17th Century convent overlooking Guimaraes which was once the capital of Portugal.
Amares Minho HISTORIC DESIGN	Santa Maria do Bouro		Located between Braga and the Peneda-Geres National Park, this Pousada was formerly a Cistercian monastery.
Vila Nova Cerveira Minho HISTORIC	D. Diniz		A small Manor House with rooms with their own courtyard. Magnificent views of the River Minho.

**Almansor route**
The Moors occupied the south of the country and their advanced culture influenced the local art and customs
Their palaces and mosques still survive today
Town	Pousada	Image	Description
Sao Bras de Alportel Algarve CHARM	Sao Bras		Located in the Algarve mountains with views to the sea. The Pousada maintains traditional Algarvean culture in an area of rapid tourist growth.
Beja Alentejo HISTORIC	Sao Francisco		Formerly an 18th Century Franciscan Convent this Pousada is located in the Alentejo town of Beja.
Vila Vicosa Alentejo HISTORIC	D. Joao IV		This Pousada is in the former Convent of Chagas de Cristo with the rooms retaining the convent themes. The village of Vila Vicosa also retains a lifestyle of a bygone age.
Alcacer do Sal Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	D. Afonso II		South of Lisbon, this Pousada is situated in a castle whose history dates back 5000 years. It has Phoenician, Roman and Arab influences.
Palmela Lisbon & Tejo Valley HISTORIC	Castelo de Palmela		Situated on top of a hill within a fortified village. This castle is the ideal base from which to explore the Arrabida Natural Park

**Roman route**
Portugal was once under the power and influence of the Roman Empire. On this route you will see examples of their engineering and building constructed over centuries
Town	Pousada	Image	Description
Crato Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	Flor da Rosa		The castle, convent and palace, once the home of the Knights Hospitallers are combined to form this Pousada.
Arraiolos Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	N. S. da Assuncao		Located near the town of Arraiolos, famous for its hand made carpets, this Pousada is in a former 16th Century Monastery.
Palmela Lisbon & Tejo Valley HISTORIC	Castelo de Palmela		Situated on top of a hill within a fortified village. This castle is the ideal base from which to explore the Arrabida Natural Park

**Merchant route**
Mountainous lands with breathtaking scenery - Roads formerly used by merchants in the middle ages on their way to Europe
Town	Pousada	Image	Description
Condeixa-a -Nova Alentejo CHARM	Santa Cristina		Close to the Lisbon-Porto motorway and the University town of Coimbra. 2 kms from the preserved Roman remains at Coinimbriga.
Ourem Lisbon & Tejo Valley CHARM	Conde de Ourem		The Pousada is situated within the medieval walled town of Ourem. Originally a cluster of houses from a bygone age it now has all modern facilities including a swimming pool.

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